Last month South Africans were shocked to learn of a 51% quarter-on-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) decline. Whether you cite this number, or use the annualised figure of a 17% decline in GDP between Q2 in 2020 and 2019, the fact remains that South Africa Inc is struggling. Uncertainty remains high and confidence remains low. In the near term, we wait on tenterhooks for...
“The imperative is now on us”: CE Dr Adrian Saville speaks about the realities and potential silver lining for South Africa which might follow the COVID-19 crisis listen up
For SA to regain investment-grade status, we must evidence progress on the elements Moody’s and others have been emphasising. read more
Moody’s finally dropped the sword on South Africa on Friday evening, following in the steps of fellow ratings agencies S&P and Fitch in downgrading the country’s sovereign credit rating to sub-investment grade or “junk status”. And the COVID-19 crisis and current...
The economic impact of actions taken to moderate the spread of COVID-19 remains uncertain. There is evidence that efforts to #FlattenTheCurve are helping reduce the incidence and impact of the virus. However, the economic and business effects are material, and there...
CE Dr Adrian Saville discusses the impact of the coronavirus (Covid-19) and how the diversification premium can help investors weather the storm. listen up
CE Dr Adrian Saville talks to eNCA about the latest economic figures, which show that South Africa entered into a recession at the close of 2019. https://youtu.be/6UqPMxL0mbY
Markets are walking on eggshells as the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), first reported from Wuhan, China in late December 2019, is wreaking economic havoc. Data from the world’s second largest economy shows a plunge in business activity in the last month,...
Diversification is one of the most powerful tools available to manage risk and own returns. read more
CE Dr Adrian Saville takes part in a panel discussion on Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s budget speech. https://youtu.be/j9CiEOX-9RA
Even with the best of intentions, when it comes to building long-term wealth, it is all too easy to fall prey to common financial mistakes which could cost you thousands, and even hundreds of thousands of rands in the long run. After all, there is a reason that these...
What can we expect? CE Dr Adrian Saville gives his views listen up
The best guarantor of financial success is to look to your own behaviour and address any faults or weaknesses that may obstruct your progress. read more